Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K

Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K Race Information

<h2><span style="font-size:24pt"><strong>&#x1f3c1;Stonewall Columbus Drag Race: Fun Run &amp; Block Party&#x1f3c1;</strong></span></h2> <p>Racers, start your engines! Run, walk, dance, strut, or roll your way through Pride—at your own fabulous pace.</p> <p>Join us for the <strong>Second Annual Stonewall Columbus Drag Race</strong>, featuring both an in-person fun run and a virtual 5K option you can complete anytime during the month of June!</p> <h3><strong>In-Person Stonewall Columbus Drag Race Fun Run!</strong></h3> <p>June 27 at Stonewall Columbus - Join us for a fun run &amp; bar crawl with Stonewall Columbus and Fleet Feet. Come as you are or dressed to <em>dazzle</em>. The fun run starts at Stonewall at 11am, sashaying through beloved Short North destinations, before finishing up back at Stonewall for our Drag Race Block Party extravaganza!</p> <h4><strong>Event Schedule:</strong></h4> <ul><li>Race Check-in: 10-10:45 AM</li><li>Fun Run start: 11 AM</li><li>Route: ~1.5 mile route from Stonewall through the Short North</li><li>Block Party: Wraps up at 3 PM</li></ul> <h5>What You&#39;ll Receive:</h5> <ul><li>Official Stonewall Drag Race Shirt</li><li>Stonewall Columbus Drag Race bib</li><li>Stonewall Columbus Drag Race finisher medal</li></ul> <p>All paces welcome! Whether you sprint or strut, you’re encouraged to <strong>enjoy the route, </strong>and stop at participating spots along High Street offering drink specials or other promotions to participants.</p> <h4><strong>Stonewall Drag Race – Official Stops</strong></h4> <ul><li>Queer Beans (1160 N High St.) <ul><li>Buy One Get One Free Cold Brew!</li></ul> </li><li>Tertulia Café (997 N High St.)  <ul><li>Free shot of refreshers to participants who bring their shot glasses.</li></ul> </li><li>Red Giraffe Designs (847 N High St) <ul><li>20% off a purchase to race participants.</li></ul> </li><li>Union Café (782 N High St.) <ul><li>BOGO on food menu.</li></ul> </li><li>Penn &amp; Beech (737 N High St.) <ul><li>2026 Pride candles available for purchase in shop on race day (and always), and 50% of proceeds are donated to Stonewall. </li></ul> </li><li>Columbus Visitor Center (625 N High St.) <ul><li>15% off merchandise  </li></ul> </li><li>The Guild House (624 N High St.) <ul><li>Happy hour pricing</li></ul> </li><li>Parlay Sporting Club &#43; Kitchen (570 N High St.) <ul><li>TBD</li></ul> </li></ul> <h3><strong>Virtual 5K Option</strong></h3> <p>Can&#39;t make the in-person event? Complete your 5K anytime during June at a time and place of your choosing! Participants can have their packets mailed directly to their home.</p> <h4>Registration Fees:</h4> <ul><li>May 1 - May 31: $35</li><li>June 1 - June 30: $40</li><li>Additional Shirt: $20</li></ul> <p><strong>Packet Pickup:</strong> Fleet Feet Upper Arlington (1344 W Lane Ave) from June 22-26 during normal business hours. Event day pickup available one hour before the event start.</p> <p><strong>Costume Awards</strong></p> <ul><li>Best in Drag Excellence – The look that serves head-to-toe excellence and performance energy</li><li>Most Creative Concept – Groundbreaking, original, and completely unique</li><li>Best Group Costume – Cohesion, coordination, and collective slay</li><li>Best Group Name – Be creative, outrageous, and make us laugh</li></ul> <p><strong>Fundraising Awards</strong></p> <ul><li>Top Individual Fundraiser – Highest total raised by a single participant</li><li>Top Team Fundraiser – The group that brought in the most support</li></ul> <h5><em>Registration fees and funds raised support Stonewall Columbus programming and operations. New this year, we will also be allocating a portion of proceeds to help fund a Drag Artist Navigator position with the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC). Learn more about the <span style="color:rgb( 185 , 106 , 217 )"><strong><a style="color:rgb( 185 , 106 , 217 )" href="https://www.gcac.org/about/gcac-navigators/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GCAC Navigator Program here</a></strong></span>.</em></h5> <h4> </h4>